This was my second time visiting Uncle Nearest, and it just confirmed why I gave them a 10. I…read morebrought my lady and her friends in from Cincinnati--one of them works for a distributor doing tastings--so we wanted them to get the full Uncle Nearest experience, especially since they don't get access to all the flavors back home. As always, everything was top tier. The staff was incredible, and Karen really stood out--she made the experience even more special. From the atmosphere to the tasting, Uncle Nearest never misses. Every visit feels like something you gotta share with people. That's why it's a 10 every time.

Visited the famous Nearest Green Distillery with my husband for our mini-moon on Valentines Day. We…read morevisited via "Tennessee Whiskey Tours". Upon arrival, the property itself was absolutely beautiful. The rich green colors, the open driveway, the art that could be visibly seen from the highway. Very gorgeous! The welcome center was clean and modern, displaying history of Nearest Green's lineage, facts about the art of distilling, display cases filled with tools from the original distillery/farm, as well as display cases for their world-renowned Tennessee Whiskey. The staff were all polite and welcoming. Our tour guide (forgot his name, but I have a picture of him!) was awesome! He was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. He shared that he's been at NGD for the past 3 years and you could tell that he enjoys his job. The tour was great. The only downside was that half of the property was off-limits or non-operational at the moment. The time slot of our tour unfortunately occurred closer to closing time so we weren't able to check out their bar, Humble Baron. We did get to visit the speakeasy on the property and the area where they pour and bottle for the welcome center. It would've been fun to check out the stables to see all of the pretty horsies. Overall, it was a good experience. To visit a place filled with rich history, black history. Praying for the Nearest success for more opportunities to continue sharing the Green legacy.

A great way to spend the afternoon or evening. You'll be greeted by Teddy the Golden Doodle…read more Amazing drinks and an awesome price. You can grab something to eat too. I've tried the Sloppy Joes and really liked it. My favorite drinks are The Bee's Knees and Ciderberry Sipper. Fun drive in. Watch the signs. You won't be disappointed.

The honey peach tea and berry smash cocktails were pure sunshine. A friend and I did the 30-min…read morewhiskey tour and our tour guide Sir Paul Bissett, an international treasure! His expertise, knowledge, and humor were one-of-a-kind. The barn was an original 200-year old building with a wooden counter made from floorboards from a Kentucky Bourbon barn. Highly recommended!

What a Truly Neat place. This place was so neat and you have the coolest Dog buddy that hangs out…read moreand keeps you company. He's so gentle and loved people(it's the neighbors dog) The Tour here was short but very educational and our tour guide was great and loved his humor and he truly knew his history and every small detail about Whiskey. Their outside area had benches and lawn chairs that made the place pretty chill. Love the vibes and they even had live music that was so relaxing to listen to while enjoying a drink. His voice was just magical. There are a lot of areas to take pictures and really enjoy the gorgeous scenery and green beauty. They have a nice little shop with some really fun stuff you can take home from Bottles, kitchen towels, bottles and fun Re-purposed glass bottles made into candles they have a lot of neat things. Their bathrooms were very clean and love the vibes inside. Their tasting here was such a fun experience with our tour guide Sir Paul Bisset he was a Gem honestly if you are able to ask for him before hand do so.

Amazing! Do the tasting flight! Bar staff is knowledgeable…read moreand super friendly Met a few bartenders who said this was their go to bar after working at "other" bars!

My husband and I had a nice experience at Standard Proof Whiskey and we highly recommend doing…read moretheir whiskey tasting. We went on a Sunday, and it was pretty slow, which actually made the visit even better. The staff had plenty of time to really walk us through the different whiskeys, share details, and answer questions, which made it feel much more personal and engaging. The tasting itself was fantastic. My favorite was the ginger rye; it was so unique and unlike anything I've had before. The pecan rye was also delicious, with a really smooth and slightly nutty flavor that stood out. Overall, it was a relaxed, informative, and really enjoyable experience. I'd definitely go back.

What a fun spot! My boss used to frequent the establishment years ago when traveling through…read moreHuntsville. My rating is only based on the drink and atmosphere as we didn't sample any food. The place was very rustic and cool with so many whiskeys to sample and a full up beer wall. After several years of wanting my favorite beer, I was in luck as Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale was on tap! Nothing compares to me as I love the beer and was able to enjoy it with my boss! Hoping for a return trip at the end of the month...

This was a great find, truly a hidden gem as the name suggests. Too hot for the outdoor patio, but…read moreinterior and exterior are beautiful. The brew selection is vast, waitress was knowledgeable on types and tastes of different beers they had. Food was fun, we just wanted some appetizers but you can have the meal size as well. Crawfish étouffée was great. Will come back whenever we're back in town, all the prices are incredibly reasonable too.

From the moment I walked up the steps, it wasn't clear if the place was open or under construction…read more I decided to proceed. Eventually I got to an elevator that delivered me to the 5th floor. The doors opened, and before me, a beautifully appointed bar and a very cozy ambiance enhanced by candlelight. The menu offerings were not extensive yet the options to pair with the "long list" of bespoke craft cocktails were perfect. The assorted shapes, sizes and shades of olives were my first delight. I wound up with a charcuterie-esque combination of sour dough that included a creamy cheese smear along the inside of the dish, a prosciutto-like ham, and the most unexpectedly delicious bowl of warm, smoky carrots in a romesco. Not a drop got left behind thanks to the sour dough. Whatever music was playing in the background, added to the swanky vibe. This is the kind of gem that is meant to be savored by every one of your senses.

Update: I went to the new location this month and it was a lovely experience (minus being hard to…read morefind because of construction and lack of signs in the area. I understand it's a speakeasy but help us out). The space is bigger and more roomy. Even though the seats are still small, they're better than the other location. Still cozy and nice. The temperature was good. Service was good and drinks were delish.

this place is beautiful and amazing our tour guide. Justin was awesome. We did the day with Jack…read moretour. We got to eat lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's and it was absolutely delicious. We learned history about Lynchburg and Jack Daniels if you're going to go there on a tour this is the way to go.

We'd been wanting to do a tour here FOREVER, and it was worth the wait for sure. The staff are all…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable. Did you know that employees get a bottle of Jack the first Friday of every month as a perk!? We didn't get to try the family style restaurant next door; they were sold out when we scheduled our tickets but have heard good things. That being said, the area could do with more restaurants, the area is lacking. Also, for souvenirs other than alcohol, you have to go to a store in Lynchburg, we didn't stop, it would have been much better is the gift shop and souvenirs were on site. Highly suggest a stop and would totally recommend and go back!

Every time I'm in downtown Franklin, I do my best to hit up O' Be Joyful. Their drinks are always…read moreoutstanding and the service is great! The room is very narrow, but deep. There is some window seating and a table or two crammed in, but most of the seating is along the very long bar. It gets quite busy, and as a result quite noisy, but it's worth it for the quality of the drinks. I don't get their apps as often, since I'm usually eating at a restaurant downtown when I'm there, but I've had their stuffed jalapenos before, and they're delicious as well! In the photo attached, the bartender made a up a drink for me based on a few that I like. I have no idea what it was, but it hit the spot!

Savannah and Garrett were out of this world servers to me and my friends!…read more I've only been here another time, about 1.5 years ago. and had a cocktail then. my friend this time spoke highly of the chicken tenders, so I hadddd to get them. and man they were delicious, paired with the honey mustard. absolutely out of this world. not too crispy, but just right. for my drink, I wanted a beer. I selected the 3 Floyd's Gumball Head from their beer menu. absolutely pristine. with a peach and grapefruit hint. would 110% get again. overall, a wonderful time here! lovely atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon.